Introduction to the Ryder Cup
With all four majors wrapped up, the golf world has two more significant events upcoming. First is the FedEx Cup playoffs, taking place over three weeks in August. Then it’s the Ryder Cup in September, where the best players from the U.S. and Europe battle it out in a match play team event.
Latest Standings and Captains
Making the Ryder Cup roster is no small feat, especially for LIV Golf stars that can’t earn points in the standings during their events. That won’t be a problem for Bryson DeChambeau in 2025 though, with U.S. captain Keegan Bradley confirming Sunday to Sports Illustrated that the two-time major winner would make the roster.
Who else could join Bradley and DeChambeau on the U.S. team? And what European stars will compete? Here’s the latest for the 2025 Ryder Cup.
How do they pick players for the Ryder Cup?
Each Ryder Cup team consists of 12 players — six automatic qualifiers and six captain’s picks. The automatic qualifiers make the roster based on their performance throughout the 2025 season, including majors, PGA tournaments and European Tour events. That’s what makes it challenging for LIV Golf stars, who can only earn points through majors. But outside of the six automatic qualifiers, each captain adds six players of their choosing to round out the roster.
Who are the Ryder Cup captains?
Keegan Bradley (U.S.) and Luke Donald (Europe) are the Ryder Cup captains for 2025. Bradley, 39, is the youngest Ryder Cup captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963. Donald, 47, will return as Europe’s captain after successfully leading the team to victory in 2023.
Golf fans in Rome rush to get a great spot in the gallery at the first tee as gates to the 2023 Ryder Cup opened in Italy Friday morning.
Updated Ryder Cup standings after British Open
Two players have clinched their spots in the Ryder Cup — Scottie Scheffler (U.S.) and Rory McIlroy (Europe). DeChambeau will join Scheffler on the U.S. team, either as an automatic qualifier or captain’s pick. He’s currently in position to be an automatic qualifier, but could fall out of the top-six because he can’t compete in any more events as a LIV player.
Bryson DeChambeau wins his second US Open after holding off Rory McIlroy in the final round.
Here’s how the standings look following Scheffler’s win at The Open Championship:
U.S. Standings
- Scottie Scheffler, 32,420.33 points
- Xander Schauffele, 13,393.85 points
- J.J. Spaun, 12,478.91 points
- Russell Henley, 11,623.82 points
- Bryson DeChambeau, 10,774.98 points
- Harris English, 10,385.65 points
- Justin Thomas, 10,208.09 points
- Collin Morikawa, 9,743.61 points
- Ben Griffin, 8,604.91 points
- Keegan Bradley, 8,038.50 points
Europe Standings
- Rory McIlroy, 3,440.78 points
- Robert MacIntyre, 1,345.44 points
- Tommy Fleetwood, 1,314.61 points
- Tyrrell Hatton, 1,279.33 points
- Shane Lowry, 1,234.11 points
- Sepp Straka, 1,226.83 points
- Rasmus Højgaard, 1,135.11 points
- Justin Rose, 1,019.62 points
- Ludvig Åberg, 1,006.83 points
- Viktor Hovland, 930.31 points
When is the Ryder Cup?
The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place from Sept. 26-28 at Bethpage Black Course on Long Island, New York. The competition rotates between the U.S. and Europe every two years, with the 2023 edition held at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy.
Ryder Cup Past Winners
Since 1979, the Ryder Cup has been contested between the U.S. and Europe. Before that, there were several iterations that included the U.S. facing Great Britain and then Great Britain and Ireland. The U.S. has the most overall wins with 27, followed by Europe with 12 and Great Britain with three. Since the format went to U.S. vs. Europe, the edge goes to Europe — winning 12 out of 22.
Here’s a look back at every winner in Ryder Cup history:
- 1927: U.S.
- 1929: Great Britain
- 1931: U.S.
- 1933: Great Britain
- 1935: U.S.
- 1937: U.S.
- 1947: U.S.
- 1949: U.S.
- 1951: U.S.
- 1953: U.S.
- 1955: U.S.
- 1957: Great Britain
- 1959: U.S.
- 1961: U.S.
- 1963: U.S.
- 1965: U.S.
- 1967: U.S.
- 1969: U.S. (retained Cup due to draw)
- 1971: U.S.
- 1973: U.S.
- 1975: U.S.
- 1977: U.S.
- 1979: U.S.
- 1981: U.S.
- 1983: U.S.
- 1985: Europe
- 1987: Europe
- 1989: Europe (retained Cup due to draw)
- 1991: U.S.
- 1993: U.S.
- 1995: Europe
- 1997: Europe
- 1999: U.S.
- 2002: Europe
- 2004: Europe
- 2006: Europe
- 2008: U.S.
- 2010: Europe
- 2012: Europe
- 2014: Europe
- 2016: U.S.
- 2018: Europe
- 2021: U.S.
- 2023: Europe
Conclusion
The Ryder Cup is one of the most prestigious events in golf, with a rich history and intense competition between the U.S. and Europe. With the latest standings and captains announced, fans are eagerly anticipating the 2025 tournament. Will the U.S. team, led by Keegan Bradley, be able to take down the European team, led by Luke Donald? Only time will tell.
FAQs
Q: When and where is the 2025 Ryder Cup?
A: The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place from Sept. 26-28 at Bethpage Black Course on Long Island, New York.
Q: Who are the captains for the 2025 Ryder Cup?
A: Keegan Bradley (U.S.) and Luke Donald (Europe) are the captains for the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Q: How are players selected for the Ryder Cup?
A: Each team consists of 12 players — six automatic qualifiers and six captain’s picks. The automatic qualifiers are selected based on their performance throughout the season, while the captain’s picks are chosen by the captain.
Q: Who has won the most Ryder Cup titles?
A: The U.S. has won the most overall titles with 27, followed by Europe with 12 and Great Britain with three.
